Whether we like it or not, the second amendment exists, and states the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. Infringing on the rights of 300 million people is not something to be taken lightly, yes, even to save lives as harsh as that may sound.
There are many ways to save lives, far more than banning guns, Not allowing people to drive until they turn 25, allowing Big Brother to monitor everything, etc…. At a certain point common sense needs to kick in and say we can’t keep banning everything, from guns, trucks to pressure cookers because they can be used for nefarious purposes.
I don’t have actual stats, but it’s fair to say that the number of weapons used for these attacks out of the total number of legally owned weapons is so minute.
Why not restrict cars from being capable of travelling more than 25mph everywhere at all times? Thousands die every year in car accidents.
“We have to do something” is a great reaction, but we need to stop, take a deep breath and respond without emotion, and take into account the 300 million or so other citizens in this country.
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